Tomato Potato Psyllid - current situation

Current situation in Western Australia

Tomato potato psyllid is an exotic plant pest that has been detected in Australia for the first time. The psyllid was identified in February 2017 and has been detected in several Perth backyard vegetable crops and a commercial property north of Perth.

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) is working with the Western Australian horticulture industry to undertake surveillance and respond to the detection of tomato potato psyllid. The impacted properties have been quarantined by DAFWA.

Legislation

In response to the detection of tomato potato psyllid in Western Australia, NSW DPI has imposed restrictions on the importation of host plant material (including fruit), used agricultural machinery and used packaging, effective immediately.